BAHRAIN
May 1st, 2007
BY PAUL COCHRANE, in BeirutBahrain has a population of less than 800,000 and is not a major market for the international players, but with a growing economy sales are consistent and should increase as the retail environment develops. No soaps or cosmetics are made in Bahrain, imported from plants in neighbouring Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as from Asia, Europe and North America.Demand for oriental perfumes is particularly high in Bahrain, said Mohamed Shahnawaz, business development manager for Manama-based Asgharali perfumes, who have a 75% market share ...
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